Bigger Than 12

By Iowa Everywhere

Cyclone Fanatic's Jake Brend and Heartland College Sports' Derek Duke team up to dive into the Big 12 conference. In an ever-changing league, Jake and Derek provide a steady hand to cover the most int... more

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The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

Bigger Than 12 episodes:

February 22, 2026 Bigger Than 12: KU stunned by Cincy, Arizona makes Statement, BYU knocks off Iowa State (Feb. 22, 2026)
Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap an eventful Saturday in the Big 12 as Cincinnati stuns Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, Arizona makes a statement in a start-to-finish win over Houston and BYU picks up their signature win against Iowa State. All of that and lot more with Brend and Duke in the Channel Seed Studios, presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax.

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1h 2min
February 15, 2026 Bigger Than 12: Tech Stuns Arizona, ISU routs KU, Massive Bubble Movement
Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down another busy week of Big 12 basketball on this episode of Bigger Than 12 on Iowa Everywhere.
The guys discuss Houston taking care of Kansas State, the growing media attention around Jerome Tang, and what’s next for the Wildcats as pressure continues to mount. Iowa State whoops Kansas, can they turn around and beat Houston on Big Monday? They also dive into the latest NCAA Tournament bubble talk, including TCU’s recent surge, UCF trending in the wrong direction, and whether the Big 12 can realistically land eight teams in the tournament.
Plus:
• West Virginia quietly staying in the bubble conversation
• Baylor’s recent slide and late non-conference loss to Louisville
• Updated Big 12 power rankings
• Where Iowa State, Kansas, Arizona, and Texas Tech stand
Bigger Than 12 delivers weekly Big 12 analysis on Iowa Everywhere.

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February 08, 2026 Bigger Than 12: Tamin Lipsey's legacy, KU/Zona set up HUGE Big Monday, Houston rolls, and more
Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap a busy week across Big 12 basketball on this episode of Bigger Than 12.
The conversation includes Houston’s impressive road win at BYU, Arizona continuing to dominate the league, and whether the Wildcats can stay unbeaten. The guys also discuss Kansas’ momentum, Iowa State’s latest win and national outlook, and growing concerns around Jerome Tang and Kansas State.
Plus Big 12 power rankings, Super Bowl Sunday conversation, and league-wide analysis throughout.
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1h 5min
February 03, 2026 Bigger Than 12: Tang collapse, UCF spells upset, and Iowa State is red hot
Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap a busy week across the Big 12 on this episode of Bigger Than 12.
The discussion focuses on Kansas State and Jerome Tang, including the Wildcats’ continued struggles and what it means for Tang’s job security moving forward. The guys also look at UCF trending up, why the Knights are gaining momentum, and where they fit in the conference race.
Plus, Iowa State’s dominant run and what it says about the Cyclones as Big 12 and national contenders, along with other news and developments from around the league.
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40min
January 25, 2026 Bigger Than 12: Momcilovic gets ISU back on track, Texas Tech beats Houston, KU dominates, and more
Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the Saturday slate of Big 12 hoops. Iowa State gets back on the winning side of things as Momcilovic continues his hot streak. Texas Tech beats Houston in an epic game. Kansas destroys K-State. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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1h 11min
January 18, 2026 Bigger Than 12: Cyclone skid, Kansas finds "it," Texas Tech over BYU, and more
Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the week of Big 12 Hoops. Iowa State falls twice - is it time to worry? Darryn Peterson has the Kansas Jayhawks rolling. Texas Tech beats BYU in a Top-15 showdown. Who should the Big 12 want to win the CFP? All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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1h 2min
January 11, 2026 Bigger Than 12: Top of the Big 12 rolls, Kansas spiraling, and time for change
Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to all of the Big 12 Basketball action that saw the top teams enforce their will, while Kansas gets upset. Has the league caught up to the Jayhawks? Baylor and K-State are far from what they were a few years ago. All this and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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58min
January 06, 2026 Bigger Than 12: Tech's letdown, portal season, flipping to basketball mode
Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to all of the Big 12 bowl action, including Texas Tech's CFP loss. Will the Big 12 ever recover? Discussing all the portal action, hoops, and more. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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57min
December 28, 2025 Bigger Than 12: Whittingham to Michigan, Big 12 bowl season, and hoops checkpoint
Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Kyle Whittingham taking the job at Michigan before diving into BYU and Houston's bowl wins from Saturday. Can Texas Tech stay hot and beat Oregon? Talking Big 12 hoops and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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1h 5min
December 23, 2025 Bigger Than 12: Quarterback shake-up, bowl game picks, and Big 12 hoops comes up big
Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to all of the Big 12 quarterbacks hitting the transfer portal before diving into all the bowl games for the league. The Big 12 is once again asserting itself as the dominant basketball conference. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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58min

FAQs about Bigger Than 12:

How many episodes does Bigger Than 12 have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.